A Happy Bunny

I was woken up this morning by a phone call.  It would appear that despite the best of intentions, I had overslept the alarm and the phone call was from the delivery drivers who said that they would be with me in ten minutes.  Mass panic in getting dressed and sorting myself out.  But everything was calm and controlled when they did arrive.  I had been advised that they would be with me between 12 noon and 3 pm.  The call came at 10:30am.

I fear I am easily pleased and with my new Tumble Dryer arriving I am as happy as Larry!  It is simple to use and efficient and from what I have seen so far at the moment will be ideal for what I want it for and with the budget we had available to us at this time.  It is not all singing all dancing but has been bought for a need and function.  It has driven me up the wall in not having it to hand.  Now maybe I will be able to get the washing and ironing pile back under control.  Fingers crossed and toes plaited.  I fear I am a little sad to say the least.  I have a routine with the washing and the ironing.  In the summer the lack of a dryer would not have mattered so much but in the winter months.  No way.  the thing with drying stuff inside is it makes the house damp and I seize up more with the arthritis.  The tumble dryer is a condenser version but can be plumbed in to an outside drain if available.  It also allows me to get on with other stuff whilst getting clothing/linen dry so for me that is a win win situation.  It is also a lot quicker and the clothes do not need much ironing if any.

I have put through the first item in the tumbler a small fluffy throw and that has come up well and fluffy.  Just waiting to pop the next wash in.  Will probably be at this for a couple of days to get things sorted but that is okay as long as it gets done as it really has been driving me bonkers. I don't really like washing or ironing hanging around (although sometimes it does).  I am starting to work  my way down the pile!

It is very cold at the moment and has been for the past fortnight along with the rain it has been particularly damp and i have been a little stiff to say the least.  As it was too cold in the kitchen to get on this afternoon, I have had the tumbler and washing machine running and then came and sat down.  I have been listening to the TV there have been various programmes on that OH has wanted to watch and so I have set too and done some mending.  A little while back I bought a cheapie jumper which I wore twice before the seams unravelled themselves on both the side and the alternating sleeve on the other side.  So I have been good and "mended" it.  That is another useful jumper to wear with my jeans.  And that is something else off the checklist. Pretty chuffed have got to this as it has been a while.  I have mentioned that I am going to try not to prevaricate or dither like I usually manage to do.  The discipline will do me good  and hopefully lead me into good habits.  I am trying!

I am hoping to get back to the crochet blanket this evening to try and get a few more squares worked. Fingers crossed. I have managed to work two complete squares.  My hands have been particularly stiff today.  They were hurting when I mended my jumper, but hey ho. If I can get to do some crochet tomorrow as well that might free the stiffness off a bit  Another reason for wanting to do some crafting on a daily basis in order to keep my hands moving.

Once the blanket is finished, I I will then look at UFOs to see if can get them out of the way  If I can sit and have a little time at the crafting each day it will help get them out of the way reasonably quickly and also move items on a bit.  I do have new projects for the year. In the interim though, will give me something useful to focus on. 

The washing pile is starting to go down.  Will continue ast it tomorrow and then once it is done can start on the ironing.

Right am off for d  drink.

Hope everyone is well and keeping safe. From all accounts our local hospital is starting to struggle a bit.  We are keeping to the house as much as possible.

Take care wherever you are.

Catch you soon.

Pattypan

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